Dermatologist
/ Dermatologist

Dermatologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails. Skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, contact dermatitis and other manifestations of systemic infectious diseases are treated. Also includes management of cosmetic disorders of the skin, such as hair loss and scars. Treatment methods include medications that are externally applied, injected or taken orally; selected X-ray and ultraviolet light therapy and surgery.